rocket family weekend 2024 - friday, oct. 25 - sunday, oct. 27

More events will be added soon as more details are finalized by various offices and groups. 

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friday, oct. 25th 

members of the UToledo spirit squad "Blue Crew" in their unifrom at a bonfire in the Flatlands

check-in & rocket family weekend kickoff

Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
Flatlands

Join the Division of Student Affairs and University leaders in the Flatlands for the Rocket Family Weekend kickoff! Here is where you can pick-up your Rocket Family Weekend bundle for the fun-filled weekend, receive football game tickets, snag your official Rocket Family Weekend 2024 T-Shirt (must be purchased in advance), and ask any questions you may have before we kick-off the weekend. 

The Rocket Family Weekend kickoff will include a live band and music from WXUT, a bonfire, yard games, and numerous food trucks from the City of Toledo for your family to enjoy. Each Rocket Family Weekend package will include Rocky Bucks to utilize at the food trucks for the night. 

If you forgot to register in advance don't worry we can still assist you so you and your family can have an enjoyable weekend celebrating the Rocket experience! 

Blackhole promotional flyer

"blackholes: the other side of infinity" 

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Ritter Planetarium 

Narrated by Academy-Award nominated actor Liam Neeson, this cutting edge production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations, to bring the current science of black holes to the dome screen. Enjoy the striking, immersive animations of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galazies, and a simulated flight to a super-massive black hole lurking at the center of our own Mily Way Galaxy. 


saturday, oct. 26

morning yoga

Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Centennial Mall (Rain Location: Student Union, Ingman Room)

Start your day off right with some morning exercise. Join us for yoga on the mall and enjoy some free coffee and donuts. 

four female students standing together at the tailgate.

rocket family weekend tailgate

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Flatlands (Rain Location: Lancelot Thompson Student Union)

Get excited for one of the biggest football rivalries in the country as the UToledo Rockets take on the BGSU Falcons, in the Battle of I-75. Enjoy the annual tradition of the Rocket Family Weekend Tailgate that includes good food, music provided by WXUT, and fun activities. Engage with families from all over. 

Make sure to grab a picture with Rocky and Rocksy or one of the many members of Blue Crew as you show off your Rocket Spirit! 

UToledo football players entering the stadium.

UToledo rockets vs bowling green state university falcons

Kick-Off starts: 3:30 pm
Glass Bowl Stadium

It’s Gameday UToledo! We hope you’ll join us and support the Rockets, as they strive to defeat the BGSU Falcons. See you at the game!

promotional flyer promoting the Ritter Planetarium show Spooky Space.

"spooky space"

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Ritter Planetarium 

Explore the sky and outer space with a Halloween twist. Meet the space counterparts to spooky characters like ghosts, vampires, and witches. Spooky Space is a great Halloween show for ages 6 and up. 

movie poster for Knives Out from 2019

rocket family weekend movie night

Time: 8 p.m.
University Hall, Doermann Theater

The Campus Activities and Programming Board is excited to present the Rocket Family Weekend Movie Night experience in the historic Doermann Theater. The movie will include a bingo experience during the screening. The winner will receive a $200 gift card to the Rocket Bookstore. Popcorn, soda, and candy will be available at no charge. 

In honor of Halloween taking place next week we will be showing the murder mystery hit from 2019 "Knives Out". The movie involves a detective who investigates the death of the patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. 

sunday, oct. 27

UToledo women's basketball vs. university of findlay

Time: 2 p.m. 
Savage Arena

Join us as we cheer on the Women's Basketball team as the take on the University of Findlay. This is an exciting opportunity to see the women as the gear up for the start of their regular season!  

Toledo Museum of Art

visit the toledo museum of art

Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Toledo Museum of Art

Since its founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of its collections, innovative and extensive education programs and architectural  significant campus. The Museum seeks to become the model art museum in the country, leading the way in genuinely and creatively engaging its communities and fostering a sense of belonging for all its audiences. 

Toledo Zoo and Aquarium

visit the toledo zoo and aquarium 

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Toledo Zoo and Aquarium

Enjoy a relaxing Sunday wandering around the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium. With over 10,000 animals, representing over 720 difference species there is something for everyone. Make sure to stop by the Polar Bear exhibit and meet the two newest members of the Toledo Zoo family, Kallik and Kallu. 

Tickets are not included as part of the Rocket Family Weekend bundle, but can be purchased at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium website

all weekend

student recreation center pass

  • Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Need a place to work out or just kill some energy while you are here on campus visiting your Rocket? Take an opportunity to visit our Student Recreation Center where they have everything you need for your workout, or take a chance on the rock climbing wall. 

barnes & noble bookstore

Take some time and visit the new Barnes & Noble store inside the Lancelot Thompson Student Union. Enjoy an exclusive Rocket Family Weekend discount coupon as you and your family find your newest piece of Rocket attire. 

rocket bookstore

Enjoy an exclusive Rocket Family Weekend discount coupon and take some time to find the newest Rocket gear. 


 

contact us

main campus
office of student engagement

419.530.4944
http://www.utoledo.edu/getinvolved

FamilyAssociation@UToledo.Edu